How deep is Shinnecock Reef?

Shinnecock Reef ranges from 23.2 to 25.6 metres deep (76–84 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Shinnecock Reef a shore dive or a boat dive?

Shinnecock Reef is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Shinnecock Reef?

Shinnecock Reef is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 23.2 to 25.6 metres (76–84 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Shinnecock Reef?

July-October on calm slack-water days. Weather-limited in winter. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Shinnecock Reef?

Divers at Shinnecock Reef in United States commonly report sightings of Tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy), Summer flounder (fluke), American lobster, and Black sea bass. Tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy), and Black sea bass are recorded as common sightings, while Summer flounder (fluke) and American lobster are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Shinnecock Reef?

Open Atlantic depth (76-84 ft), current and swell; fishing tackle on wrecks; boat traffic; limited visibility. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Shinnecock Reef

New York, United States

AOW suggested23–26 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Shinnecock Reef at a glance

Shinnecock Reef is an advanced boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 23.2–25.6 m (76–84 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy), and Summer flounder (fluke). Recent reports put the water around 22°C (72°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago

0.9 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 22°C · seasonal avg 21°C

Site hazards: Open Atlantic depth (76-84 ft), current and swell; fishing tackle on wrecks; boat traffic; limited visibility.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:59 · Sunrise 6:26 · Sunset 19:06

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.7 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy), Black sea bass

Best time: July-October on calm slack-water days.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan61%5°C0.7 m
Feb71%4°C0.6 m
Mar69%5°C0.6 m
Apr82%8°C0.5 m
May91%13°C0.4 m
Jun94%18°C0.4 m
Jul98%23°C0.3 m
Aug89%22°C0.4 m
Sep89%21°C0.4 m
Oct74%18°C0.5 m
Nov62%13°C0.7 m
Dec57%8°C0.7 m

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Shinnecock Reef is an 850-acre NYSDEC artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean about 2.0 nautical miles south of Shinnecock Inlet, in 76-84 ft of water. It holds numerous scuttled vessels, barges, railcars, a drydock, rock, Tappan Zee Bridge rubble and steel, with the 130' barge Henri and the vessel Asylum added in 2025. A productive advanced boat dive for black sea bass, tautog and scup; visibility typically 10-20 ft. The Half Time charters out of Shinnecock.

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Open Atlantic depth (76-84 ft), current and swell; fishing tackle on wrecks; boat traffic; limited visibility.

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